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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to save Emery's blushes and to score first against Wolves at 11/4

Arsenal will be under tight scrutiny this weekend.

Everything from Unai Emery's team selection and tactics to player attitude and captain choice now Granit Xhaka is not in the squad.

The Pools spoke to football.london's Andy Ha ahead of the match:

Recommended bets:

  • Arsenal to win 2-1 - 15/2
  • Aubameyang to score first - 11/4

Win, lose or draw?

After a rollercoaster of a week, Unai Emery will be desperate for three points to get Arsenal's top four bid back on track. Wolves were unbeaten against the Gunners last season and come into the game in decent form, but with Arsenal simply having to win, I feel they'll get over the line here. With a near-fully fit squad to choose from, Emery has no excuses and Arsenal's firepower should be enough to beat a Wolves side missing their best defender in Willy Boly. 2-1 to Arsenal ( 15/2 ).

First goalscorer?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ( 11/4 ) will be the favourite to open the scoring, but it might be Nicolas Pepe's time to score his first goal from open play for the club.

First card?

Lucas Torreira is set to start in place of Granit Xhaka, and the Uruguayan is always good value for a booking.

Who is on penalties?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ( 5/6 ) will be on penalties.

Will you keep a clean sheet?

As with most Arsenal games, its hard to see the Gunners not offering the opposition a few big chances at some stage. If they do on Saturday, Raul Jimenez will surely punish them. Both teams to score and Arsenal to win is 9/4 .

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